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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,425.58, 208,976.56 and 83,442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,425.58, 208,976.56 and 83,442.56 is: 115,155.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,425.58 : 208,976.56 = 83,442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,425.58/208,976.56 = 83,442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,425.58x = 208,976.56 × 83,442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,425.58x = 17,437,538,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437,538,729.18/151,425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,155.84

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